Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

INCOME TAXES - RECONCILIATION NARRATIVE (Details)

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INCOME TAXES - RECONCILIATION NARRATIVE (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax      
Non-U.S. tax rate net provision (benefit) $ 9 $ 27 $ (67)
Tax benefit (expense) from currency exchange gains 5 $ 10 $ (15)
Deferred tax asset from basis adjustment in Venator investment 199    
Switzerland      
Income Tax      
Decrease in noncash tax expense 32    
Venator Materials PLC      
Income Tax      
Deferred tax asset from basis adjustment in Venator investment 199    
Valuation allowance 46    
Tax benefit related to realized portion of deferred tax asset attributable to basis difference in investment $ 153